San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte

San Lorenzo Ruiz
Municipality
Municipality of San Lorenzo Ruiz
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Map of Camarines Norte with San Lorenzo Ruiz highlighted
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San Lorenzo Ruiz Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°02′21″N 122°52′06″E
Country	Philippines
Region	Bicol Region
Province	Camarines Norte
District	2nd district
Founded	November 9, 1970
Renamed	February 10, 1989
Named for	San Lorenzo Ruiz
Barangays	12 (see Barangays)
Government  [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Nelson P. delos Santos
• Vice Mayor	Arnulfo D. Bacuño
• Representative	Marisol C. Panotes
• Municipal Council	Members Julio F. Estravez Restituta B. Nagera Rey Mar T. Macale Allan M. Quibral Amiel Z. Guinto Felix A. Quibral Roderick A. Jovelo Jesus S. Patricio
• Electorate	11,121 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	119.37 km^2 (46.09 sq mi)
Elevation	219 m (719 ft)
Highest elevation	947 m (3,107 ft)
Lowest elevation	35 m (115 ft)
Population  (2020 census)[3]
• Total	15,757
• Density	130/km^2 (340/sq mi)
• Households	3,629
Economy
• Income class	5th municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	20.67 % (2021)[4]
• Revenue	₱ 97.02 million (2020)
• Assets	₱ 275.4 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱ 74.97 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱ 56.44 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Camarines Norte Electric Cooperative (CANORECO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4610
PSGC	051604000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)54
Native languages	Central Bikol Tagalog
Patron saint	San Lorenzo Ruiz

San Lorenzo Ruiz, officially the Municipality of San Lorenzo Ruiz (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan San Lorenzo Ruiz; Tagalog: Bayan ng San Lorenzo Ruiz), is a municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 15,757 people.^[3]

It was established as the Municipality of Imelda in 1970, through R.A. 6144, constituting the barrios Daculangbolo, Laniton, Langga, Maisog, Dagotdotan, Mampurog, Matacong, in the Municipality of Daet, and San Isidro, San Antonio, San Ramon, Manlimonsito, Salvacion in the Municipality of Basud.^[5]

Imelda was renamed on February 10, 1989, in honor of San Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint venerated in the Roman Catholic Church, canonized on October 18, 1987.

Geography

Barangays

San Lorenzo Ruiz is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

• Daculang Bolo
• Dagotdotan
• Langga
• Laniton
• Maisog
• Mampurog
• Manlimonsito
• Matacong (Poblacion)
• Salvacion
• San Antonio
• San Isidro
• San Ramon

Climate

Climate data for San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	26 (79)	26 (79)	28 (82)	30 (86)	30 (86)	29 (84)	28 (82)	28 (82)	28 (82)	28 (82)	27 (81)	26 (79)	28 (82)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	22 (72)	21 (70)	22 (72)	22 (72)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	23 (73)	22 (72)	23 (73)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	85 (3.3)	55 (2.2)	53 (2.1)	47 (1.9)	112 (4.4)	156 (6.1)	213 (8.4)	159 (6.3)	201 (7.9)	216 (8.5)	197 (7.8)	141 (5.6)	1,635 (64.5)
Average rainy days	15.4	11.6	13.6	12.3	19.9	23.7	27.3	26.0	26.0	24.6	21.8	19.1	241.3
Source: Meteoblue [6]

Demographics

Population census of San Lorenzo Ruiz

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1980	8,859	—
1990	9,286	+0.47%
1995	10,811	+2.89%
2000	11,678	+1.67%
2007	12,299	+0.72%
2010	12,592	+0.86%
2015	14,063	+2.13%
2020	15,757	+2.26%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

In the 2020 census, the population of San Lorenzo Ruiz was 15,757 people^[3] with a density of 130 inhabitants per square kilometre or 340 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of San Lorenzo Ruiz

10 20 30 40 50 2006 43.40 2009 45.38 2012 23.70 2015 36.37 2018 31.61 2021 20.67 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]

Tourism

Waterfalls

• Nacali Falls - Barangay Maisog
• Nakawa Falls - Barangay Maisog
• Angelina Falls - San Isidro
• Nabangko Falls - Barangay San Isidro
• Ibatan Falls - Barangay San Isidro

Matacong Zipline

It is the longest zipline in the whole Bicol region located in Barangay Matacong.^[19] The zipline is 750 meters long and is managed by the Local Government Unit (LGU) of San Lorenzo Ruiz. San Lorenzo Ruiz is aiming to become an Eco-Adventure town and the zipline is the start of their plans to add more facilities in the area to increase adventure sports like rappelling, water tubing, trekking, all-terrain vehicle ride and many more.^[20]

Canyoning and River Trekking

The Mampurog River have several meters of canyons and deep part of river that is suitable for canyoning activities. Canyoning is frequently done in remote and rugged settings and often requires navigational, route-finding and other wilderness travel skills.

Canyoneering and Bouldering

On April 9, 2017, five explorers from Camarines Norte was given a permit by Nelson P. Delos Santos (Municipal Mayor) and Mr. Manuel Racho (Municipal Tourism Officer) to explore the Nacali Falls river and mampurog river as part of their dream to create a comprehensive list of waterfalls and different natural attractions in the province. One member of the team, Mr. Benjie S. Ilagan is a resident of Barangay Mampurog and has visited Nacali Falls for more than five times. The other members of the team are as follows: Mr. Kim as the team leader and navigator; Mr. Chris A. Camus the scribe; Mr. Gilbert Parale the timer and Mr. Jossiah Nathaniel M. Parena, aspiring to become a mountaineer and the youngest member of the group.^[21] A preliminary exploration was conducted prior to the actual exploration for the preparation and planning of the team. The team was surprised to see several meters of canyons and deep part of river that is suitable for canyoning Activities. The waterfalls can also be used for rappelling activities. The team also saw different waterfalls created by the big boulders present in the river.^[22] After six hours of river trekking and canyoning from the Nacali Falls river junction, the team found out that due to the limited time of the exploration, Mampurog river was not reached. Thus, the team recommends to the municipal Mayor and the tourism officer to allow them to explore the place in the future.^[23]

Flora

The recent discovery of a R. manillana haven in Mt. Guinatungan, a lesser-known mountain in Camarines Norte, Philippines, not only provided additional locality of distribution, but also resulted to better understanding of the taxonomic complexity of the Rafflesia species.^[24] While available literatures cite Rafflesia as critically endangered, it seems otherwise in Camarines Norte. A recent Rafflesia expedition showed significant populations of this species. This situation calls for a multi-agency approach in management and actions integrating research and development that are focused on the conservation and protection not only of the species but more importantly its host and habitat.^[25]

Mr. George De Mesa Cordovilla, one of the participants in the “Tukad Bicol, Tukad Labo” Bantayog Festival climb organized by the Oryol Outdoor Group Inc. on April 15, 2016, was able to take a snapshot of the rafflesia flower. Mr. Cordovilla is from Albay and is known as the expert climber of Mayon.^[26]

References

1.  Municipality of San Lorenzo Ruiz | (DILG)
2. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
3. Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
4. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
5. "Republic Act No. 6144". www.lawphil.net. Retrieved 2021-08-08.
6. "San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
7. Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
8. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
9. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
10. "Province of Camarines Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
11. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
12. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
13. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
14. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
15. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
16. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
17. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
18. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
19. "Travel Guide to Camarines Norte: Where to Go and Where to Stay". Travel With Maria. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
20. "Camarines Norte News – PINAKAMAHABANG ZIPLINE SA BICOL REGION NA MATATAGPUAN SA BAYAN NG SAN LORENZO RUIZ, BUKAS NA SA PUBLIKO". camnortenews.com. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
21. Kim (2017-10-02). "San Lorenzo Ruiz Exploration Report". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
22. Kim (2017-10-02). "San Lorenzo Ruiz Exploration Report". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
23. Kim (2017-10-02). "San Lorenzo Ruiz Exploration Report". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
24. "Mt. Guinatungan, Camarines Norte, Philippines: Unknown haven of Rafflesia manillana Teschem. (Rafflesiaceae)". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
25. "Rusty Abanto - Google Scholar Citations". scholar.google.nl. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
26. "Mayon Volcano Surprise Steam Eruption". Schadow1 Expeditions. Retrieved 2017-10-02.

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information